Hazardous materials response requires specially trained technicians to have significant working knowledge of chemistry in addition to firefighting skills. In addition, these technicians train for weapons of mass destruction preparedness and response.
We welcome invitations for public speaking at various local events. Fire department members take the opportunity to talk about all aspects of public safety and our role in the community.
Firefighters are available to put on their fire gear while a speaker discusses each item and its safety aspect. Also, each piece of fire apparatus and the equipment on it can be seen and discussed.
Hampton, with its marshes, phragmite population, and wooded areas, faces some woodland fire threat. Hampton firefighters train and respond to woodland fires.